Man's Ring

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Man's Ring

1978-1984

Charlie Logan (American, 1893–1984)

To create his intricately embellished garments and accessories, Charlie Logan layered fabrics, embroidered with thread from unraveled socks and other textiles, and incorporated found materials such as charmlike buttons and coins. His expressive costumes, which the Saint Louis artist wore daily, are strongly connected to African American folk aesthetics. They were also very personal, with letters, numbers, and shapes that reference people, beliefs, and dates important to him.

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Object Details

Title:

Man's Ring

Date:

1978-1984

Artist:

Charlie Logan (American, 1893–1984)

Medium:

Buttons wrapped with yarn and thread

Dimensions:

1 1/2 x 1 1/8 x 7/8 inches (3.8 x 2.9 x 2.2 cm)

Classification:

Costume (including accessories)

Credit Line:

125th Anniversary Acquisition. Gift of the Friends of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and partial gift of Kate and Ken Anderson, 1998

Accession Number:

1998-19-26

Geography:

Made in United States, North and Central America

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